Balbacua
A classic dish that's familiar to the Philippines' southern islands, this flavorful meat stew oozes with richness and tenderness from beef.
Ingredients
Beef Preparation
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Beef Face/Skin 1500 g
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Beef Feet 1500 g
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Water 3000 ml
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White Onion 40 g
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Bay Leaf 1 g
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Black Peppercorns, crushed 2 g
Sauce Preparation
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Annatto Oil 60 ml
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Garlic 30 g
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Ginger 25 g
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Red Onions 200 g
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Smoked Sweet Paprika 5 g
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Tomato Paste 40 g
Adding the rest
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Reserved beef stock 1500 ml
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Lemongrass 50 g
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Black Pepper, crushed 2 g
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Pork and Beans 390 g
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Bay Leaf 1 g
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Green Chillies, whole 2 pc
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Black Beans, washed 100 g
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Onion leeks 50 g
Preparation
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Beef Preparation
- Place everything in a Pressure Cooker. Once it whistles, let it cook for about 40 min. Check if the meats are already slightly tender since you will still further cook it as a stew.
- Strain the meat and reserve the Stock. Set aside.
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Sauce Preparation
- In a separate pot, heat the anato oil and saute the rest of the ingredients until cook and fragrant.
- Add now the smoked paprika, Knorr Liquid seasoning, tomato paste and saute. Adjust the flame to medium heat to avoid burning.
- Then add all the strained beef feet and face/skin. Saute until well coated.
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Adding the rest
- Add the rest of the ingredients, mix well and bring to a boil then simmer for another 30 - 40min or until the meats are tender.
- To finish, add onion leaks and adjust taste by adding Knorr Rostip.
